Memories of paternal relations are associated with coping and defense mechanisms in breast cancer patients: an observational study

Memories of paternal relations are associated with coping and defense mechanisms in breast cancer patients: an observational study

Abstract Background Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment represent stressful events that demand emotional adjustment, thus recruiting coping strategies and defense mechanisms. As parental relations were shown to influence emotion regulation patterns and adaptive processes in adulthood, the present...

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Main Authors: Chiara Renzi, Giada Perinel, Paola Arnaboldi, Sara Gandini, Valeria Vadilonga, Nicole Rotmensz, Angela Tagini, Florence Didier, Gabriella Pravettoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Psychology
Subjects:
Coping
Defense mechanisms
Parental bonding
Breast cancer
Adjustment processes
Attachment theory
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40359-017-0206-z

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